Entry Level State Government Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly
Location : Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 224676
Department: Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
OUR MISSION
TO ACTIVELY CREATE, FACILITATE AND ENHANCE BENEFITS FROM MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.
The Port of Lake Charles is seeking applicants for the position of Bulk Terminal Specialist for its Bulk Terminal facility in Sulphur. These are full-time state Civil Service positions and include benefits. Entry level salary is $17.18 per hour; however, this is a training series (career progression group) with an opportunity for advancement over time. Also, previous experience will be taken into consideration when determining hiring level.
Duties include loading and unloading commodities/bulk cargo from rail cars, trucks, ships, barges or storage facilities, operating mobile equipment, heavy machinery and providing truck escorts.
A valid driver's license and good driving record are preferred. Selected applicant will be required to pass a physical, drug, and alcohol screening.
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Prepares for assigned operations using established procedures and planning unless instructed by supervisors to change from standard policy;
• Understands the purpose and functional use of equipment and takes "ownership" in the assigned task given by supervisors;
• Demonstrates an understanding for the movement of cargo in the loading and unloading of barges or vessels, including draft readings, vessel terminology and safe operating procedures; Independently, safely and productively operates, following established procedures, at minimum 2 of the following pieces of equipment: both ship loaders (considered to be 1 piece of equipment), unloader, cherry picker, material handler, conveyor systems, bucket elevators, silos and other equipment used in the movement of bulk cargo from truck scale to ship loader;
• Works around and assists in Port operations that involve conveying bulk cargo and operating mobile equipment, heavy industrial machinery, railcars and rail engine; Works around waterfront;
• Cleans, washes and shovels, as directed, to prepare Port facilities and equipment for operations that include loading or unloading bulk cargo from or to railcars, trucks or vessels;

A valid driver's license, good driving record, valid TWIC, or ability to obtain TWIC are required. Other preferred qualifications include the possession of ASE Certification, CDL, and experience with diesel engine equipment.
Performance of duties for this position requires manual physical labor such as standing, stooping, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting 30 pounds or more, working outdoors in all types of weather, and working around the waterfront.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score isrequired to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Jo Ellen Elliot
Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District
337-493-3522
jelliott@portlc.com
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Do you have a valid TWIC?

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